Mott Haven, The Bronx
JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION: PRE-SCHOOL GROUP TEACHER (Certified)
POSITION: SALARY
REPORTS TO: Sr. Education Director
POSITION SUMMARY The Pre-School Group Teacher at Hostos Children’s Center, Inc. implements instructional activities
to prepare children for school readiness. The Pre-School Group Teacher chiefly creates the
learning environment inside of their classroom and implements a developmentally appropriate
curriculum in his/her classroom. The Pre-School Group Teacher delivers instruction, provides
childcare support to aid in the holistic oversight and development of children. The Pre-School
Group Teacher will design a learning environment in their pre-school classroom in concert with
classroom teaching team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with teaching team and assigned assistant teacher (s) to ensure the classroom
environment meets ECERS standards.
Team teaches and cross collaborates with other teachers and staff.
Creates policies in their classroom/learning spaces which creates the learning environment,
encompassing classroom management, and arranging for needed resources to produce
desired learning outcomes.
Produces developmentally appropriate lesson plans utilizing the Creative Curriculum.
Completes ongoing assessment of children through TSG and ASQ assessment tools.
Showcases children’s work and progress in displays and individualized portfolios.
Actively maintains children’s records including attendance, health logs and incident
reports, documentation of daily activities, skill development and anecdotal notes.
Communicates with parents/guardians the progress of their child’s development.
Actively supervises children during program activities which include, but is not limited to
field trips, breakfast, lunch, nap, snack, indoor and outdoor events.
Reports to supervisor any signs or symptoms of suspected child abuse and/or neglect,
injuries, or illness.
Completes daily heath/wellness checks of children at arrival and dismissal and completes
required screenings form. 3/21/2023
Adheres to safety and evacuation plans to escort children to safety in the case of drills and
emergency situations.
Participates in Hostos Children’s Center parent outreach initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be NYS certified in B-2 or N-6.
Complies with all DOHMH requirements and other agency requirements necessary for the
operation of the Center.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service trainings, conferences, courses,
and other aspects of professional growth.
Must be comfortable with learning new software, utilizing email, and other technology, as
necessary.
